| Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean and Western Indian Ocean: from Norway to South Africa and east to Mozambique. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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